Irene Forte Skincare

What Irene Forte Skincare does

Irene Forte Skincare is a privately held luxury Mediterranean skincare company founded by Irene Forte, drawing on her family's organic farm in Sicily and nearly a decade of spa and wellness oversight at the Rocco Forte Hotels chain. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes botanical-derived, clinically tested skincare formulations in Italy, sold under its own brand primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce.

The product platform spans more than 30 SKUs organized across moisturizers, serums, cleansers and toners, eye and lip care, exfoliants and masks, face and body oils, and adjacent categories including hair, hand, and body care. The technical foundation rests on plant-derived bioactive compounds developed under Scientific Director Dr. Francesca Ferri, including the patented Phytomelatonin (Dr. Ferri APM™) extract, proprietary complexes such as Myoxinol™, Centella Longevity Complex, Ultra-Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid, Phyto-Exosomes, Tetra-Ceramide Complex, and Marine Exfoliating Complex with Triple AHA. Top products include the Hibiscus Rejuvenating Night Cream (from $150; 4.8/5 across 628 reviews), Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Serum ($290), and the newly launched Red Algae Resurfacing Body Exfoliator ($105). Hero outcomes from independent consumer trials on the body exfoliator reported 98% smoother skin, 97% softer skin, and 93% more radiant skin after one use, with a Yuka score of 86/100.

The business model is direct-to-consumer-led through ireneforteskincare.com with regional storefronts for the US (USD), UK (GBP), and EU (EUR), supporting English, French, Italian, and German languages. Pricing spans $10 travel sizes to $1,995 limited-edition collectibles. Revenue streams include one-time retail purchases, the Subscribe & Save recurring program offering 15% off with 4–12 week delivery flexibility, a 14-day Try Before You Buy trial of up to two full-size items, and ancillary distribution via select luxury spas and stockists. The company is Certified B Corporation and Positive Luxury-accredited, with vegan formulations, organic farm-sourced ingredients, and a refill program for select hero products. Ownership is founder-controlled, with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or stock listing.

Name

Irene Forte Skincare

Legal name

Irene Forte Skincare

Website

https://ireneforteskincare.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Irene Forte Skincare is a privately held, Italy-made luxury Mediterranean skincare brand founded by Irene Forte, selling plant-derived, clinically tested anti-aging skincare directly to affluent consumers across the US, UK, and EU via proprietary e-commerce and select luxury spa stockists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Skincare

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (45612)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural/Organic & Clean Skincare (CRABAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF), Hand & Body Care (Lotions, Creams, Body Oils) (CRADANAC)

Keywords

• Luxury skincare products
• Anti-aging serums
• Botanical skincare
• Mediterranean skincare
• Natural skincare formulations

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchases of luxury skincare products ranging from $10 to $1,995 per item. Full-price retail sales through brand e-commerce websites (US, UK, EU).
2. Subscription/Recurring: Subscribe & Save program offering 15% discount on recurring orders with flexible delivery frequencies (4-12 weeks). Generates predictable recurring revenue from product refills.
3. Professional/Retail Distribution: Products sold through stockists including luxury spas and retail partners. Originally designed for professional spa treatments before consumer availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Irene Forte Skincare manufactures and sells a luxury Mediterranean skincare line of approximately 30 products across moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, eye and lip care, exfoliants, masks, facial and body oils, and hair, body and hand care. All products are 100% made in Italy using organically farmed ingredients from the brand's Sicilian farm, anchored by patented Phytomelatonin (Dr. Ferri APM™) technology and other proprietary botanical complexes. The brand sells direct-to-consumer through regional websites (US, UK, EU) and select luxury spa stockists.

Product overview

Irene Forte Skincare is a luxury Mediterranean skincare brand that offers a comprehensive portfolio of scientifically-formulated skincare products. The product line includes: moisturizers (Hibiscus Rejuvenating Night Cream, Prickly Pear Face Cream, Aloe Face Cream, Lavender Face Cream); serums (Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Serum, Hibiscus Serum, Triple Level Hyaluronic Serum); cleansers and toners (Almond Cleansing Milk, Helichrysum Hydrating Toner, Lemon Toner); eye and lip care (Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Eye Cream, Olive Hydrating Eye Cream, Bio-Peptide Lip Treatment); exfoliants and masks (Pistachio Face Mask, Almond Face Scrub, Apricot Penta-Acid Polish, Lavender Tetra-Acid Mask, Red Algae Resurfacing Body Exfoliator); face and body oils (Rose Face Oil, Pistachio Face Oil, Pistachio Body Oil, Rose Body Oil, Sage Body Oil); and hair, body and hand care (White Wine Body Cream, Pomegranate Hand Cream, body cleansers, shampoos, conditioners, lotions). The brand also offers curated kits (Hydration Boosting Kit), travel-sized products, a Try Before You Buy trial program, and a Refill Program for sustainability. All products are 100% made in Italy using ingredients primarily sourced from the company's organic farm in Sicily, with key proprietary actives including Dr. Ferri APM™ (patented Phytomelatonin technology), Myoxinol™, Phyto-Exosomes, and various bio-peptides.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hibiscus Rejuvenating Night Cream Rich wrinkle-reducing and anti-aging night moisturizer formulated with Myoxinol™ hibiscus extract. Designed for consumers seeking premium anti-aging results, with a price point starting from $150.
• Prickly Pear Face Cream Medium-weight wrinkle-reducing and calming face moisturizer with Myoxinol™; targets mature skin concerns at a mid-tier price from $60.
• Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Serum Flagship anti-aging serum formulated with the patented Dr. Ferri APM™ Phytomelatonin technology to boost cellular vitality. Priced at $290 and targeted at the premium anti-aging segment with 82 reviews at 4.9/5 stars.
• Phytomelatonin Rejuvenating Eye Cream Rich wrinkle-reducing eye treatment combining patented Phytomelatonin (Dr. Ferri APM™) with Phyto-Exosomes; positioned at $195 in the premium eye-care segment.
• Hibiscus Serum Wrinkle-reducing and lifting serum featuring Myoxinol™; targets fine lines and loss of firmness at a price starting from $110.
• Triple Level Hyaluronic Serum Multi-Hyaluronic Acid serum for plumping and deep hydration; targets dehydrated and dull skin.
• Pistachio Face Mask Hydrating and plumping overnight face mask formulated with Multi-Oil Omega Complex; positioned at $55 and above for dehydrated skin.
• Olive Hydrating Eye Cream Fast-absorbing, hydrating eye cream with a brightening Penta-Phyto Complex; priced from $118 with 60 reviews.
• Red Algae Resurfacing Body Exfoliator New dual-action body exfoliator combining Triple AHA Complex from Italian fruits with a Marine Exfoliating Complex of Red Algae powder, volcanic Pumice and mineral-rich Sea Minerals; 200ML priced at $105 with a Yuka score of 86/100.
• Almond Cleansing Milk Hydrating, calming sulfate-free cream cleanser; entry-tier pricing from $18 with 68 reviews.
• Helichrysum Hydrating Toner Hydrating and plumping Hyaluronic Acid spritz toner; positioned for dehydrated skin.
• Lemon Toner Gently exfoliating and purifying AHA spritz toner for brightening and pore-refining; $130, 44 reviews.
• Bio-Peptide Lip Treatment Featherlight lip treatment powered by Lipid-HA Complex with Lemon and Mint extracts; $45, 13 reviews.
• Rose Face Oil Hydrating and brightening face oil with 30% Vitamin E; targets dullness and uneven tone, priced from $145.
• Pistachio Face Oil Anti-aging facial oil formulated with patented Phytomelatonin (Dr. Ferri APM™); priced from $160 with 4.7/5 stars.
• Pistachio Body Oil Plumping and firming body oil featuring patented Phytomelatonin extract; priced at $165, 20 reviews.
• Rose Body Oil Smoothing and nourishing body oil with Ximenynic Acid; $155, 5/5 stars from 7 reviews.
• Sage Body Oil Soothing body oil formulated with Arnica and Hypericum; priced at $135, 4 reviews.
• White Wine Body Cream Moisture-boosting body emulsion containing Hyaluronic Acid; $145, 17 reviews.
• Almond Face Scrub Gently exfoliating and hydrating face scrub mask formulated with Hyaluronic Acid; priced at $125, 23 reviews.
• Apricot Penta-Acid Polish AHA and PHA brightening and refining face peel targeting breakouts and uneven skin tone; priced at $140.
• Lavender Tetra-Acid Mask AHA and Azelaic Acid brightening and purifying face mask for acne-prone and congested skin; 10 reviews.
• Lavender Face Cream Lightweight brightening and purifying face moisturizer containing Glutathione; priced from $154 with 16 reviews.
• Aloe Face Cream Medium-weight, hydrating and soothing face moisturizer formulated with Multi-Oil Omega Complex; 29 reviews.
• Pomegranate Hand Cream Hydrating and replenishing hand cream formulated with Hyaluronic Acid; priced from $85, 12 reviews.
• Apricot Hand & Body Cleanser Revitalizing and hydrating hand and body cleanser with omega-rich Apricot and Olive Oils; priced from $11, 7 reviews.
• Prickly Pear Shampoo Cleansing and refreshing shampoo formulated with Prickly Pear Polysaccharides.
• Almond Conditioner Hydrating and nourishing conditioner formulated with Multi-Oil Omega Complex; priced from $10.
• Pistachio Hand & Body Lotion Nourishing and strengthening hand and body lotion formulated with Multi-Oil Omega Complex; priced from $13, 8 reviews.
• Hydration Boosting Kit Curated kit of three hydration essentials designed to deeply replenish, plump and refresh the skin; priced at $185.
• La Vita Forte Clutch & Bio-Peptide Lip Treatment Limited-edition collector's clutch co-developed with Olympia Le-Tan, bundled with a Bio-Peptide Lip Treatment as a luxury crossover collector's item; priced at $1,995.
• Irene Forte Skincare E-Gift Card Electronic gift card for purchase of Irene Forte Skincare products in denominations from $25 to $250.
• Try Before You Buy Program 14-day trial program letting customers test up to two full-size products at home before purchase; only pay for items kept, with free returns.
• Irene Forte Skincare Refill Program Refill pouches for select hero products (Hibiscus Night Cream Refill $200, Hibiscus Serum Refill $190, Olive Eye Cream Refill, Prickly Pear Cream Refill $172) that reduce packaging waste while continuing product use.
• Subscribe & Save Program Subscription program offering 15% off recurring orders with flexible delivery every 4, 6, 8, 10, or 12 weeks; customers can cancel or pause anytime.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% agree skin feels instantly smoother after one use (Red Algae Exfoliator)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Rocco Forte HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-founded five-star luxury hotel chain where founder Irene Forte oversaw spa and wellness operations. Products originally developed and tested in Rocco Forte hotel spas before consumer launch. The brand's spa heritage and Mediterranean positioning stem directly from this family business connection.
• Olympia Le-TanflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimited edition collaboration creating 'La Vita Forte' clutch with Bio-Peptide Lip Treatment ($1,995). Combines fashion accessory design with skincare product in collector's item format. Demonstrates brand's ability to create luxury crossover products.
• Sicily Environment FundminorOthersCharitable partnership where 1% of sales from every Red Algae Body Exfoliator supports the fund's efforts to preserve nature and biodiversity across Sicily and its coastline. Demonstrates brand's commitment to local environmental causes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eve Lom: British luxury skincare brand with spa heritage, signature cleansing balm, and global Sephora + DTC distribution. Comparable to Irene Forte Skincare in spa-to-consumer origin, botanical-led formulation, and luxury positioning.
• 111SKIN: Luxury skincare brand founded by a Harley Street plastic surgeon, with patented NAC Y² technology and spa-derived positioning. Comparable to Irene Forte Skincare in scientific-founder moat, premium price points, and luxury spa heritage.
• Natura Bissé: Spanish luxury skincare brand with spa heritage, scientific formulations, and global five-star hotel distribution. Directly comparable to Irene Forte Skincare in professional-spa origin, premium pricing, and Mediterranean luxury positioning.
• Augustinus Bader: Luxury skincare brand built on patented TFC8 cellular technology and scientific founder credibility (Prof. Augustinus Bader). Direct comparable to Irene Forte Skincare in premium price points ($200-$300+ hero serums), DTC-led distribution, and technology-driven brand storytelling.
• Dr. Barbara Sturm: Celebrity dermatologist-founded luxury skincare brand with hero serums and creams priced $100-$300+. Comparable to Irene Forte Skincare in eponymous scientific founder positioning, premium DTC model, and clinically-tested efficacy messaging.
• Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare: Clinical luxury skincare brand with patented Alpha Beta acid peels, professional-pedigree founder, and DTC + retailer distribution. Comparable to Irene Forte Skincare on scientific authority, premium positioning, and treatment-focused hero SKUs.
• Tata Harper: Luxury natural and organic skincare brand with a farm-based ingredient story and 100+ SKUs priced $30-$300. Directly comparable to Irene Forte Skincare in clean/natural positioning, farm-provenance narrative, and premium pricing across face and body care.
• Oskia: British luxury skincare brand focused on bioavailable nutrients and MSM-based formulations, with a botanical-meets-science positioning. Comparable to Irene Forte Skincare in scientific-ingredient storytelling, mid-to-premium price band, and European DTC footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Fresh (LVMH): Established natural-ingredient luxury skincare brand owned by LVMH with broad Sephora and department-store distribution. Comparable to Irene Forte Skincare on natural/botanical positioning, but with far greater scale and portfolio breadth.
• Drunk Elephant: Clean/biocompatible skincare brand acquired by Shiseido for $845M with mass-luxury pricing ($30-$90) and Sephora-anchored distribution. Comparable to Irene Forte Skincare on clean-formulation ethos and DTC + retailer omnichannel model, but at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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